The Thames: Or Graphic Illustrations of Seats, Villas, Public Buildings, and Picturesque Scenery, on the Banks of that Noble RiverVernor, Hood and Sharpe, 1811 - Thames River (England) |
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... a short distance from the bridge , winds round a meadow , and , after passing through a handsome stone arch , which continues the road , soon rejoins the main . current of the river . Drawn by S. Owen , Esq . Engravd by W.
... a short distance from the bridge , winds round a meadow , and , after passing through a handsome stone arch , which continues the road , soon rejoins the main . current of the river . Drawn by S. Owen , Esq . Engravd by W.
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... passed into the family of Cour- tenay , and thence assumed the name of Nuneham Courtenay . The Poliards of Devonshire next succeeded to the possession of it : from them it went to Audley , of the Court of Wards , called the rich Audley ...
... passed into the family of Cour- tenay , and thence assumed the name of Nuneham Courtenay . The Poliards of Devonshire next succeeded to the possession of it : from them it went to Audley , of the Court of Wards , called the rich Audley ...
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... passing through this entrance to the apartments of the back front , the blaze of prospect , which there bursts upon the view , is greatly heightened by the comparative gloom of the passage to it . The park is a noble domain , containing ...
... passing through this entrance to the apartments of the back front , the blaze of prospect , which there bursts upon the view , is greatly heightened by the comparative gloom of the passage to it . The park is a noble domain , containing ...
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... passing a broad indented sweep of lawn , slightly broken by a clump of birches , rises to the verdant prominence that supports the venerable pile of Car- fax , with the majestic oaks in which it is embosomed ; and then stretches on to ...
... passing a broad indented sweep of lawn , slightly broken by a clump of birches , rises to the verdant prominence that supports the venerable pile of Car- fax , with the majestic oaks in which it is embosomed ; and then stretches on to ...
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... passing over a glade rich in verdure , penetrates a long arch of foliage up to the west end of the church , which appears on an elevated situation , and the entrance from thence to the family closet , being decorated with a semi ...
... passing over a glade rich in verdure , penetrates a long arch of foliage up to the west end of the church , which appears on an elevated situation , and the entrance from thence to the family closet , being decorated with a semi ...
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